Medical
No new COVID-19 cases in North Zone Wednesday, Alberta adds 62
Deena Hinshaw said Thursday. Alberta's cabinet ministers will address the issue in detail in tonight's cabinet meeting. In the Peace Country, two active cases recovered over the past day in Big Lakes County and the Municipal District of Smoky River. [Full Article...]
Virus 'eminently capable' of spreading through speech
New research examined how long droplets can linger in the air when a person is talking loudly. The research points at the risk of transmission in enclosed spaces as the experiment was conducted in a confined environment. "This direct visualization demonstrates how normal speech generates airborne droplets that can remain suspended for tens of minutes or longer and are eminently capable of transm... [Full Article...]
How cats with no symptoms can transmit Coronavirus to other cats
There is no evidence at this time that cats can transmit the virus to humans. In the study, a team led by Yoshihiro Kawaoka , of the University of Tokyo, first deliberately infected - via inoculation - three domestic cats with the new coronavirus . [Full Article...]
Coronavirus: PM quizzed over 'unexplained' care home deaths
Boris Johnson has been accused by Labour of not knowing the government's advice on coronavirus after he told Keir Starmer at prime minister's questions that it "wasn't true" that the care home sector had been advised it was unlikely to face an outbreak. [Full Article...]
Chilling video shows how coronavirus spreads at restaurant buffet
The video shot by Japan's public broadcasting organisation NHK , in collaboration with infectious disease experts, shows 10 people coming into the restaurant. At the end of the meal, an ultraviolet light showed how through social interactions the paint had spread to silverware, dishes, clothes, cellphones and participants' faces. [Full Article...]
President picks Huntsville general as leader in developing coronavirus vaccine
Slaoui rejected reports in late March of his involvement with a United States government task force for COVID-19 vaccine development and denied as recently as May 11 any intention to work with the Trump administration. Operation Warp Speed's goal is to identify which of some 14 vaccines hold the most potential for effectiveness and a quick rollout. Those involved in the effort expect to have ... [Full Article...]
MOM: Ottawa boy, 16, had illness similar to mysterious COVID-related cases
Dr Annalisa Gervasoni, co-author of the study and a paediatric specialist in Bergamo, said: "In our experience, only a very small proportion of children infected with SARS-CoV-2 develop symptoms of Kawasaki disease ". Treatment for Kawasaki Disease can include IV immunoglobulin, anticoagulation, steroids, and other immune system modulators. "The government has not received any new advice ab... [Full Article...]
Premier announces much of Ontario's economy can reopen on Tuesday
Animal services will resume, such as grooming and training, as well as household services such as cleaning, cooking, and maintenance. Ontario's first stage in its reopening plan will start on Tuesday , which will include resuming all construction, scheduled surgeries and allowing stores outside of malls to reopen with physical distancing restrictions. [Full Article...]